Business & Finance
USA: Halliburton Sets New Revenue Record in Second Quarter
Halliburton announced that income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2012 was $745 million, or $0.80 per diluted share. This compares to income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2012 of $635 million, or $0.69 per diluted share. First quarter reported results inclu
Flashmob to Support Venice Cruise Industry (Italy)
More than 600 people responded to the appeal launched by the Cruise Venice Committee, the Association which promotes and supports the Laguna’s cruise industry. Porters, mooring, security and tourism operators of the city gathered at the passenger terminal to support the cruise industry, an excellent
Iran and Kuwait Cooperate on Development of Arash Field
Iranian Offshore Oil Company managing director announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to cooperate with Kuwait, to jointly develop Arash field. Mahmoud Zirkchiyanzadeh said: “Iran emphasize on its positive diplomacy for development of Arash field and is ready to cooperate with Kuwait.
Low Sulphur Switch Will Have Billion Dollar Implications, Says ICS
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose 36 member national shipowners’ associations represent all sectors and trades and more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to accelerate a critical study into the global availability of lo
France: Remarkable Luxury Mega Yachts Supervised by Bureau Veritas
One of the world’s most remarkable luxury mega yachts, the Slipstream, has been built to Bureau Veritas class by shipyard CMN (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie), based in Cherbourg, north-western France. “To reach perfection, there must be hard work!” So says Bernard Charpentier, Caen survey ce
Sinopacific Receives Order from Slok Shipping Nigeria for Six PSVs
The SINOPACIFIC Shipbuilding Group (“SINOPACIFIC”) has signed a newbuilding contract of 4 SPP35 platform supply vessels (PSV) and a Letter of Intention of 2 large SPP50 PSVs with SLOK Nigeria Ltd. The six vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2014. This marks the first time that indepe
Vietnam: Hyundai-Vinashin Splashes New Bulk Carrier for Saint Michael Shipping
On July 21st 2012, Launching Ceremony of 82.000 DWT Bulk Carrier having Hull No. S061 was held at Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard Co., Ltd. The ceremony was attended by the representatives of Saint Michael Shipping Co., Ltd., Lloyd’s Register and the Yard. After launching, the vessel was pulled over to th
Singapore: Keppel Shipyard Bags Three Conversion Contracts
Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has secured three conversion contracts with an initial combined value of US$103 million. The contracts are from PTSC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (PTSC Asia Pacific), Perenco Group (Perenco) and BC Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BC Petroleum). The contract from PTSC Asia Pacific, w
Singapore: Keppel Bags Three Conversion Contracts
Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has secured three conversion contracts with an initial combined value of S$103 million. The contracts are from PTSC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (PTSC Asia Pacific), Perenco Group (Perenco) and BC Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BC Petroleum). The contract from PTSC Asia Pacific, wh
USA: NERACOOS Receives USD 2 Mln for Ocean Observing
Coastal, maritime and marine science communities will benefit from federal funding of $2 million recently awarded to NERACOOS, the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems. NERACOOS, a regional component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), spans coastal
Fairmount Alpine Assists Drifting MV Elbcarrier Off Mexican Isle Cozumel
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Alpine has towed MV Elbcarrier safely into a Guatemalan port after the vessel was drifting off the South-East Mexican isle Cozumel. The container vessel Elbcarrier got into troubles after motor failure. Fairmount Alpine was mobilized from the port of Kingston, Jamaic
Elia Appoints IMDC as Consultant for Belgian Offshore Grid Realization
IMDC has been appointed by Elia as Marine Consultant for the realization of the Belgian Offshore Grid (BOG). The BOG consists of 2 OHVS platforms, 1 submarine interconnection cable and 4 submarine cables to the onshore grid, of which the connection point is the Stevin location near Zeebgugge. One of
Statoil Secures Helicopters for Norwegian Sea Platforms
Statoil has awarded CHC Helikopter Service AS three new helicopter contracts, including offshore flights from Kristiansund and Brønnøysund, as well as the search and rescue helicopter stationed on the Heidrun platform. Statoil needs to have four transport service helicopters in Kristiansund, two in
NOAA Explores Ocean Depths with Wave Glider (USA)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lab in Seattle is using a robotic device, called wave glider, to find out more about what lays in the ocean depths. The SmartPlanet explains characteristics of the device in its online news, saying that the glider reminds of a simple surfboa